FRANKLIN SOUTHAMPTON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Member of the Franklin Business Center Advisory Board
Brian Hedgepeth joined the Franklin Southampton Economic Development, Inc. Board in June of 2011 based on the recommendation of The Camp Family Foundations. Brian also currently serves as CEO of Bronco Federal Credit Union.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Franklin Business Center Advisory Board
Job Titles:
- Member of the Franklin Business Center Advisory Board
Gloria assists the Franklin Southampton Economic Development staff as well as all the clients at the Franklin Business Center. She also assists with updating our websites, marketing projects and other office assignments.
She has a background in Healthcare where she received her certificate as a CHESP, Certified Environmental Health Care Professional, from the The American Hospital Association and a certification in Project Management from ODU. She is Vice President of GFWC Sedley Woman's Club.
Job Titles:
- Treasurer
- First Vice President - Investment Officer at Wells Fargo Advisors
Harriet Bain Duck represents the interests of the Franklin Southampton Charities. Harriet Bain Duck, First Vice President-Investment Officer at Wells Fargo Advisors in Downtown Franklin has served as Treasurer on the Board of Directors since the organizations' founding in 2005.
Job Titles:
- Chairman of the Franklin Business Center Advisory Board
Job Titles:
- Member of the Franklin Business Center Advisory Board
Karl oversees the organization and its activities, and also focuses on administration of economic and industrial development activities throughout the City and County that retain and attract businesses, expand the local tax base and market the community to businesses and workers. He also represents Franklin Southampton regionally and beyond to foster business development and growth.
Karl received his M.S. from the University of Toronto in Urban Planning with a concentration in Community and Economic Development, and his B.A. from Le Moyne College in Economics and Political Science.
Job Titles:
- Business Development Manager
Kim's focus is lead generation, administrative support for economic expansion, redevelopment and retention projects in Franklin Southampton. She serves as our Local Zone Administrator for the Virginia Enterprise Zone program and is also tasked as lead administrator for the Franklin Business Center entrepreneur program. Kim has a strong background in relationship management, sales, small business growth, and executive administration. She received a certification in Basic Economic Development (BEDC) at University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill in 2022, and awarded the Virginia Economic Developers Association (VEDA) Professional Scholarship Award in 2022.
Job Titles:
- Vice Chairman of the Franklin Business Center Advisory Board
Marshall Rabil represents the interest of the Franklin Southampton Chamber of Commerce on the Board of Directors. He was appointed in July of 2022. He is a Co-Owner and the Director of Sales and Marketing for Hubbard Peanut Company.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board of Directors
Meghan Councill joined the Board of Directors in July of 2021 as the representative for the City of Franklin. She is a Senior Vice President for Davenport & Company LLC.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Franklin Business Center Advisory Board
Job Titles:
- Project Manager
- Marketing and Existing Business Manager
Lauren will handle the marketing tasks within Franklin Southampton Economic Developement, Inc. (FSEDI), focusing on the needs and interest of existing businesses in the area and improving the competitiveness of the community's business climate. She also manages content creation and materials for local and regional tourism efforts, and coordinates projects and activities sponsored by FSEDI.
Lauren is a project manager with a graphic design background, receiving her B.S. in Graphic Design from Chowan University.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Franklin Business Center Advisory Board
Bobby Pope was appointed to represent Southampton County's interests on the Board of Directors in July of 2021. He is the Production Manager for Nuts for Wildlife.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Franklin Business Center Advisory Board
Job Titles:
- Member of the Franklin Business Center Advisory Board
- Crystal Butler
Job Titles:
- Member of the Franklin Business Center Advisory Board